Rocket Languages - Let's Get You Talking Japanese
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JR Passes, WiFi, SIM Cards, Meet & Greet Added to my Store
The Real Japan Travel Store has been updated to include some of the most popular - and essential - Japan travel purchases.
These include the Japan Rail Pass (get yours before the price increase if you can!), Ninja Pocket WiFi, Mobal and SIMCard Geek SIMcards and eSIMs, and Airport Meet & Greet Services.
My wife and I used this Meet & Greet service on a trip to Kyushu. If you're looking for a smooth and hassle-free start to your trip, it definitely worth considering.
They're ideal for solo, families and business travel too.
Just Asia Podcast - Phillip Jackson (3 Hidden Kyoto Paths)
In this episode from Osaka, Kevin chats with Kyoto-based writer and guide, Phillip Jackson.
Phillip is the author of Hidden Paths - Walking Historical Kyoto, a series of books that get you off the beaten track to spots in Kyoto Prefecture that are filled with history, but aren't crowded.
Phillip is also a TRJ guest writer, and author of the excellent 3 Hidden Kyoto Walks To Get You Off The Beaten Path on my blog. He also offers guided walks, a couple of which I joined him on in Uji last summer (highly recommended!).
Phillip's book Paranormal Kansai looks at the spookier sides of this region of Japan. Phillip shares his insights into local tourism and tells some fascinating stories about hiking in Kyoto and the paranormal side of this region.
If you're short on time, jump to 47:45 to hear Phillip and Kevin chat about The Real Japan and a surprise announcement!
